Understanding 'Wonder' and Its Themes

Miss Demotic greets her fourth-grade students, expressing her hopes for their safety and engagement during the break. She introduces the book 'Wonder' and outlines a plan to read it together through eLearning. She reads the first chapter, which introduces the main character, August, and his feelings of being different. Miss Demotic then presents discussion questions and a creative challenge for the students to engage with the material.

What day of the week does the teacher greet the students?

• Thursday

• Wednesday

• Tuesday

• Monday

What does the teacher hope the students are not doing all day?

• Watching TV

• Reading books

• Playing outside

• Sitting in front of their PS4s

What activity does the teacher miss doing with the students?

• Playing games

• Reading out loud

• Doing math problems

• Singing songs

What book will the students start reading during eLearning?

• Harry Potter

• Wonder

• The Hobbit

• Charlotte's Web

How are the chapters in 'Wonder' uniquely structured?

• Titled

• Numbered

• In alphabetical order

• In chronological order

What does August wish for in the first chapter?

• To be famous

• To have superpowers

• To be rich

• To have a normal face

Who in August's family is not good at ignoring rude behavior?

• August

• Via

• Dad

• Mom

What point of view is 'Wonder' told from?

• Second person

• First person

• Omniscient

• Third person

What does the teacher want students to do with their wish?

• Share it with a friend

• Write it down

• Keep it a secret

• Discuss it in class

What challenge does the teacher give regarding August's appearance?

• Describe it in words

• Draw a picture

• Write a poem

• Create a song